deichwacht
2016-11-15 16:34:01
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For our new building (KfW40), the exterior walls are constructed with aerated concrete blocks, then insulated and subsequently clad with bricks. In the energy calculation available to us and according to the building specification, blocks of strength class 2 (Lambda value of 0.10) are to be used. However, during a site visit, we found that PPW 4 (Lambda value of 0.16) and partly also PPW 6 are being used. Upon inquiry, the site manager informed us that the structural analysis required the change and that the thermal protection verification would still be revised.
Is this plausible and acceptable?
Unlike the energy calculation, the structural calculation is not available to us. The structural and energy calculations come from the same structural engineer with whom the construction company always cooperates. I have a strong suspicion that an incorrect building material was ordered and used, and now the thermal protection verification is being retroactively adjusted. Or am I being too critical?
What can or must we do?
Is this plausible and acceptable?
Unlike the energy calculation, the structural calculation is not available to us. The structural and energy calculations come from the same structural engineer with whom the construction company always cooperates. I have a strong suspicion that an incorrect building material was ordered and used, and now the thermal protection verification is being retroactively adjusted. Or am I being too critical?
What can or must we do?